The perfect read-aloud to help young learners understand the importance of listening, patience, and self-control. Use the printables to reinforce the book’s key messages.

Greet students at the door in the morning. Nothing says you are happy to see them like a big smile and greeting as they walk in.

Download and print this document to share with students.

You may wish to use one of our templates as a quick and easy resource for relationship building. 

Help students feel accepted and valued in the classroom with this book. Encourage students to reflect on themes with printables.

Freshen Up Your Classroom with Free Nameplates!

Build relationships and help students get to know each other in a fun and interactive way!

Download a printable checklist to use at your back to school night!

Use this printable conferring form to jot down snippets of information from students to build strong relationships!

It's a wonderful time to reach out to your upcoming students and set the stage for a positive start!Use this template or develop your own.

Let's talk about graphing engagement instead of stamina.

By sending information ahead, students and teachers can pick up right where the learning left off. 

Add this to your list of ways to create the classroom culture you want!

Download a form to use when learning student name pronunciation. 

Read this before planning your getting to know you activities. 

Here are some clever way to prepare for a new school year.

Using data from the spring helps us move seamlessly forward with instruction in the fall. 

Support new teachers with a Teacher Shower.